[ goes to the pile of clothes and stoops down, picking up zhongli's jacket ( or attempting to! ) because he's going to fold it. ] You said you're not breakable and I somehow broke you... dummy.
[ At first, the small dragon flails as he is suddenly airborne not of his own power. But when he realizes what it is happening, he burrows into Childe's arms, tiny claws prickling through the fabric of his sleeves and tail looping as much as it can around his waist. ]
I'm going to be honest... this is not what I expected either. [ stifles a bit of a laugh and brings zhongli close to his chest. ] Maybe I didn't use enough, ..? But, ah, Xiansheng. I didn't know you could BECOME so small. You're really too cute. [ snuggles his face into zhongli's back. ] You look like an adorable stuffed animal.
[ childe, meanwhile, is BEAMING behind him. how is he so cute! it's melting his heart. ] I'd imagine so. I'm sorry, Xiansheng, but I can't see you striking fear into anybody's hearts looking like this. [ kisses the top of his head. ] You're the cutest God of War I've ever seen.
Ha! You know me so well, Xiansheng. I would have loved to square off again you in your dragon form, although fighting you in any shape is exhilarating. [ kisses the crown of his head once again and heads back into the living room. once there, he drops into the pillow pile and sets zhongli on his chest, stroking his back. ] It's alright. I don't mind this as much as you think, and it's too cute not to enjoy. I'm not sure what caused this, specifically, but I hope you're not too disappointed in the result either.
I bet. Is this specific form on that you had been capable of shifting into back in Liyue, or is it new and just a result of a dragon potion? [ oh no. the purring! he continues stroking him, moving along the side of his head, so he can eventually scritch under his chin. ] I guess it looks a little like your Exuvia. [ his other hand reaches to take one of zhongli's paws in hand. let him see those cute little beans! ]
No. I've never worn a form this small. I can think of no occasion where such a miniature form would be useful.
[ Zhongli's paw and therefore beans get. Zhongli is perfectly content to let Childe examine him as he likes, simply coiling around him closer in other places when he is moved. ]
Recon, perhaps. I doubt anybody would expect such a small dragon to sneak into their territory in an attempt to steal secrets. [ laughs… smiling fondly at zhongli. ] Hey, Xiansheng… [ his smile suddenly twists into something wicked as he rolls zhongli onto his back and then blows a raspberry right on his tummy. ]
[ Oh what a fool Zhongli is for not seeing this turn of events.
There is a displeased rumble as he is manhandled and Zhongli's tail thwacks against Childe's chest in displeasure. But then Zhongli squeaks. Indignantly! At the press of lips against his stomach and tries to violently squirm away.
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